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More than 600 million people worldwide go running regularly. However, to be more ambitious, you should consider your running style. The cadence is crucial for better performance. Here’s what you need to know about it:
For runners, there is probably no more versatile training than a fartlek. In this endurance and speed training developed by a Swede, you vary the speed and intensity of your run. It will keep you in constant motion and increase your aerobic and anaerobic endurance.
Many ambitious runners have one goal: they want to run a marathon at least once in their lives. But everyone should know in advance what to expect. Because regardless of the quality of your training, many things happen to your body when you run a marathon. Not all of them are healthy.
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Diets and nutrition recommendations are a dime a dozen. For runners, too. Some are supposed to help with weight loss; others support training or improve performance. The Mediterranean diet is trendy and healthy. A scientific study has now shown that it is also the best …
Often it’s overtraining, sometimes it’s the wrong footwear, and sometimes it’s just plain bad luck. Unfortunately, the number of runners who suffer from injuries is relatively high. According to research, it is 30 percent. Nevertheless, most of them are planning a comeback. So here are …
They can be a big challenge, even for the well-trained. That’s why hill running is not so popular. But every ambitious runner should incorporate hill running regularly into their training. Done correctly, they make you a fitter athlete. Here are the best tips:
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